How much does a home health nurse make in San Diego?

A home health nurse in the San Diego, CA area earns an estimated $136,730 a year — about $65.74 an hour, with most between $125,810 and $166,520. That's about 43% above the national average. This is an estimate based on the role's national pay and San Diego's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.

Is San Diego a good place for home health nurses?

On pay, San Diego runs about 43% above the national average for home health nurses. Big-city wages are often offset by a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $136,730 against local housing and expenses.

How does San Diego home health nurse pay compare to California overall?

Statewide, California home health nurses earn an estimated $137,460 a year, versus about $136,730 in San Diego. Metro pay can run above or below the state figure depending on hospital concentration and local demand.

Why are some figures verified and others estimates?

National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.

San Diego, CA · City

Home Health Nurse salary in San Diego

A home health nurse in the San Diego, CA area earns an estimated $136,730 a year ($65.74/hr) — about 43% above the U.S. average, with most between $125,810 and $166,520. City figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Home Health Nurse — San Diego, CA

Specialty estimate

Median annual pay

$136,730

+43% vs national

Hourly

$65.74/hr

Median $136,730

$100,430Middle 50%: $125,810–$166,520$171,710

Typical range: $125,810–$166,520; What most nurses earn
High end: $171,710; Top earners
Entry level: $100,430; Newer nurses

Part of Home Health Nurse pay in California.

Other nursing roles in San Diego

Compare estimated pay for related roles in this metro.

Registered NurseEst. $139,520/yr Licensed Practical NurseEst. $79,720/yr

What affects home health nurse pay in San Diego

High pay, high cost of living. For a home health nurse, local pay also reflects the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, shift differentials, unit acuity, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

How this estimate was calculated

Public wage data does not report Home Health Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (May 2025) and applies a 0.98× specialty adjustment.

Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official San Diego, CA wage.

Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $95,600 for this role.

Use this metro estimate as a starting point

It’s a starting point for San Diego, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in San Diego make this page more precise over time.

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